Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik welcomes home Asian Games hockey stars with cash awards

Bhubaneswar, October 11: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday felicitated Odisha’s hockey players – Amit Rohidas and Deep Grace Ekka – for their remarkable feat in the recently concluded Hangzhou Asian Games with cash reward. Both the players were part of the Indian Hockey Teams. He felicitated Amit Rohidas with a cash award of Rs […]

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A century in Asian Games 2023 – a long cherished dream well achieved 

Bhubaneswar, October 7: India on Saturday scripted history as it finished its 19th Asian Games campaign with 107 medals. It included 28 gold, 38 silver, and 41 bronze medals. In the morning, the country had etched its name in golden letters as it won the 100th medal, the first time ever such a performance put […]

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Hockey gold in Asian Games: CM announces Rs 1.5 crore cash reward for Odisha’s Amit Rohidas

Bhubaneswar, October 7: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday announced a cash award of Rs 1.5 crore for defender-dragflicker Amit Rohidas for his significant role in India’s historic Gold Medal triumph at the 19th AsianGames in Hangzhou in China. The Chief Minister expressed his heartfelt congratulations to Amit Rohidas, acknowledging his outstanding performance and calling […]

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Odisha CM congratulates Indian Men’s Hockey Team for Gold Medal at Asian Games, announces cash reward 

Bhubaneswar, October 6: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday spoke to the Indian Men’s Hockey Team over video call and congratulating them for their historic Gold Medal at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou in China. He also announced cash award of Rs 5 lakh each for players and support staff of the victorious […]

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CM presented with Odisha FC jersey ahead of ISL 2023

Bhubaneswar, September 14: Ahead of the commencement of an exhilarating new season of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023 and the AFC Cup 2023, Odisha FC, a notable team in the ISL, called on Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik here on Thursday and presented him Odisha FC’s Jersey. Head Coach Sergio Lobera, Captain and Goalkeeper Amrinder […]

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Odisha: CM felicitaes Javelin thrower Kishore Jena with Rs 50 lakh cash award 

Bhubaneswar, September 2: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday felicitated star Javelin thrower Kishore Jena from Odisha with a cash award of Rs 50 lakh for reaching finals of the prestigious World Athletics Championships in Budapest with an outstanding performance. In a historic first for World Athletics Championships, three Indian athletes secured their positions in […]

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Cyclist Swasti Singh conferred with Biju Patnaik Sports Award

Bhubaneswar, August 29: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday presented the prestigious Biju Patnaik Sports Award to cyclist Swasti Singh for her exceptional performance in the field of sports, on the occasion of National Sports Day. Swasti Singh was honoured for her extraordinary achievements and dedication to cycling, which brought laurels to the State. She […]

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Odisha FC clinches thrilling 2-1 victory over RUFC in Durand Cup

Bhubaneswar, August 11: In a thrilling Durand Cup group stage, Odisha FC showcased resilience and coordination, making a strong start with a saved shot by Pungte and solid defense denying RUFC. Adwin’s corner found Chandra for the opener, quickly countered by a powerful shot from Denzell for RUFC. A penalty for Odisha FC, confidently converted […]

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Odisha: Pass the Ball Trophy Tour reaches Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, July 16: As part of the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023’s ‘Pass The Ball Trophy Tour’ campaign, the legendary Hero Asian Championship trophy arrived at the Kalinga Stadium here on Sunday. Sports Minister Tusharkanti Behera, President Hockey India, Dilip Tirkey and Director of Sports, Odisha Siddhartha Das graced the event and unveiled the […]

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Inter Club Weightlifting Championship-2023 to begin tomorrow in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, June 27: The All Odisha Inter Club Weightlifting Championship, 2023 will be held at the Biju Patnaik Weightlifting Hall at the Kalinga Sports Complex in Bhubaneswar from June 28 to June 30. Over 200 weightlifters from 10 districts and 20 weightlifting clubs across Odisha will showcase their skills and compete for top honours. Additionally, […]

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